When it comes to DEA investigations, healthcare providers face serious consequences if they fail to comply with regulations concerning controlled substances. Physicians, pharmacists, clinics, and hospitals are often targets of such investigations due to their role in prescribing and dispensing medications. A mistake during a DEA investigation can result in loss of DEA registration, fines, or...
A new federal watchdog audit is ratcheting up pressure on government officials to crack down on billions of dollars in overcharges linked to Medicare Advantage home visits. But so far, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has rejected a recommendation from the Health and Human Services Inspector General to limit payments stemming from house visits that don’t result in any medical...
The owners of two Brooklyn, N.Y. adult day care centers and a home healthcare company, along with six others, have been indicted for their alleged roles in a years-long healthcare fraud scheme to allegedly steal $68 million from the Medicaid program. This case underscores the importance of having a healthcare fraud defense attorney who can navigate complex legal battles involving allegations of...
When employers enter the realm of noncompete agreements, whether to draft, enforce, or contest them, they inevitably encounter a slew of legal jargon. Terms like “legitimate business interest” and “equitable remedy” dominate the conversation. Lawyers often focus on explaining these concepts, emphasizing what is deemed reasonable in terms of timeframes, such as two years for employment scenarios...
A Miami Beach, Florida, man admitted his role in a $4.2 million durable medical equipment (DME) healthcare fraud scheme that took place in New Jersey. Christopher Vehovec, 31, pleaded guilty in New Jersey federal court to an information charging him with one count of conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud. According to court documents, the DME healthcare fraud took place between February 2020 and...
Wage and hour issues can become serious violations, as an Alabama hotel manager recently learned when he was held personally liable for violations to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Here’s a quick summary of the backstory: Manager is the hotel owner’s son, with no ownership in the employer’s business; the hotel clerk worked the night shift and was compensated with an hourly wage plus onsite...
